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Down here you would be labelled a "RAMP RAT" [bigrolf]Quote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
some videos below
https://www.facebook.com/warneetboat...2540698971379/
and
https://www.facebook.com/warneetboatramp/videos/397914924272867/
and
https://www.facebook.com/warneetboatramp/videos/282327029329886/
and this one tops the cake
https://www.facebook.com/warneetboatramp/videos/558754594464903/
and
https://www.facebook.com/warneetboatramp/videos/558785071128522/
Slightly off topic,its not only vehicles that get into trouble launching boats.
Mate of mine flies helicopters in the Kimberly,this is what happened to one of the other pilots.
There are two(of many) rules for chopper pilots,never leave a machine below the high tide mark,and always make sure the emergency pack is on board before leaving.
After dropping off a tinny,and a group of fishermen/fisherwomen,the pilot left the machine below the high tide water level.
On return,both batteries in the machine were flat.
The result was one written off chopper,and a long wait in a croc infested,sand fly infested,remote area while waiting for a search party.
Just goes to show that stupidity isn't confined just to the boat ramp[bigwhistle]Quote:
Originally Posted by scarry
Trout
I reckon that jet powered 4Wd boat would ride better than a stinking kidney belting trail craft ;)
Think it weighs 2T plus
Has a glass running surface
Would be fine in Chop and with that full cabin who cares if you park the bow through a green one ????
But with twin jet drives I would guess at best fuel burn of 1L per 400-500m in water mode
Seriously???Quote:
Originally Posted by roverrescue
I have done about 400hrs so far in my 5.4m trailcraft sportscab in all sorts of weather and haven't had a problem.
Like ALL boats if it gets rough simply slowing down will improve the ride and the stability at rest with the trailcafts is well worth the sacrifice of a fine entry bow.
Fully loaded my boat will weigh in at about 2t and can still do 30+Kts[thumbsupbig][biggrin]
Yup Seriously
I’ve driven enough to know I put them firmly in the same category as a Quintrex made post 2000
But no matter - as long as your happy and on the water that’s all that matters!!
Oh and you must carry a lot of ****, Hull weight of about 600kg
DF175 is what 240kg
Say what 250kg of bang
You carrying a tonne of stuff?
S
And here's another option.There's one often moored where we go kayaking from.
YouTube
Don
Geez, comparing anything to a Quinnie is a big call. A mate of mine had the dubious pleasure of purchasing a 6 metre "Millenium Hull" Quinnie and kept it for about 3 trips across Moreton Bay. I was on the 2nd trip. What a crock of a vessel!Quote:
Originally Posted by roverrescue
I'm a bit surprised by the Trailcraft weight as well.
My trailcraft is a Plate boat 5mm hull, 4mm sides Not a cheap and nasty pressed lightweight boat like a Quinnie.and it has a 2.25m beam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saitch
I have installed a "Boat Latch" retrieving system that makes launching and retrieving the boat very fast and easy which makes a beach/bush ramp launch simple with very little risk of getting bogged in the process.
Fully loaded I carry 300l of fuel (120 in the tank and 180 in drums) which gives me a range of 300 miles @ 18-20Kts.
40l of water and enough food for a week, 3 blocks of beer, Cooking gear, pillow, sleeping bags, clothes,dunny,40l Engle fridge, with 2x 100AH "House" batteries which run independently via a solar panel to the 2x 80 AH boat batteries.
Plus fishing gear, cast nets, 100l esky, bait, tools/spares/oil, spare props, spare anchor/rope/chain plus various other odds and sods.
So YES it is a heavy setup.